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| Thetford's Heritage Weekend - Free Fun for all the Family 12/09/2009 |
|  |  | Thetford will be opening its doors to show off its hidden architectural and heritage treasures to visitors and residents on the weekend of 12th & 13th September 2009. Organised by members of the Thetford Tourism & Heritage Partnership, the activities and openings form part of Heritage Open Days 2009 a national event co-ordinated by English Heritage.
Heritage Open Days activities will take place all over England. Around 800,000 visitors will enjoy the weekend, making the most of the opportunity to explore an outstanding selection of private homes, castles follies, industrial sites, churches, contemporary design classics and architectural eccentricities.
David Brooks states, “The weekend’s events will showcase what we have to offer the visitor.
Thetford has a rich history which is supported by numerous community groups, volunteers, attractions and local businesses all of whom are keen to entice the visitor back for an extended stay and enjoy what we are lucky enough to have on our doorstep.”
Thetford joins 23,000 volunteers across England who work behind the scenes to organise heritage Open Days locally.
Stuart Wright, Local Town Councillor & Chairman of the Thetford Society and Thetford Dad's Army Museum said “Heritage Open Days offers members of the public a rare chance to visit some of the best of England’s built heritage. Many of the attractions are not usually open to the public, together with those that we all love to visit provide a valuable opportunity for people to get to know something about the community in which they live. Not only can people learn about heritage that is right on their doorstep, but much they can do for free!”
Full details of Thetford Heritage Open Days activities are available from the Tourist Information Centre, PAL House, Market Place, Thetford or listed on the events calendar on this webiste.
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